High-Profile NFL Preseason Duel: Chiefs vs. Bears 8/22/24

Game Info: August 22, 2024 8:20PM ET @ Arrowhead Stadium

In this matchup, both teams take drastically different directions: the Chiefs, for their part, have a high-powered offense alongside a great defense; on the other hand, the Bears have experienced occasional glimmers of possibilities during a hard season. Since Kansas City boasts an impressive 5-3 record while the Bears are still trying to get into any kind of rhythm, there are good chances for excitement in this event.

Betting Odds and Info:

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bears +130, Chiefs -150

Spread: Bears +12.5, Chiefs -12.5

Over/Under: 48

Team Preview

Chicago Bears

Brett Rypien has completed 15 of 21 passes for 229 yards and 3 touchdowns, making him the main player for the passing game. With 18 carries for 97 yards, Khalil Herbert was in charge of the ground attack whilst Dante Pettis managed to catch 5 passes for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Kansas Chiefs

Chris Oladokun has been efficient in the air attack for Kansas City Chiefs with a total of 184 yards gained and 13 complete passes out of 17 thrown. Deneric Prince led all running backs on team by carrying ball 11 times that resulted to 63 yard rushing yards. Cornell Powell represented well on behalf of Chiefs’ receiving unit.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In head-to-head matchups between CHI and KC, the Chicago Bears have a 3-5 record while Kansas City Chiefs have the better 5-3 record. Both teams have similar records against the spread (at 3-5 apiece) as well as the same number of overs/unders at 1-7. In terms of offense though, the Kansas City Chiefs have a significantly better average of 20.75 points per game compared to Chicago’s 10.88 points. Kansas City runs for 108.25 rushing yards per game, therefore surpassing Chicago who only manages to obtain 86.12 rushing yards on average every single game. As far as attempts at passes are concerned, Chicago uses up more attempts per game (35.50) than Kansas City does (32.62), but this latter team is more successful in its attempts because it completes 62.45% of its passes against Chicago’s mere 54.58%. When we talk about passing yards as well; Kansas City gains 211.38 yards through the air each match whereas Bear does so with only 172.62 passing yards every day; hence this translates into total yard gathering where Kansas City lags behind with an overall figure of (319).62 while that of Chicago has only been able to get up to (258).75 Overall statistics indicate that in terms or rather on average throughout a season, one would witness Kansas City getting more overall yards than Chicago –319. Thus taking turnovers into account; in this aspect too, Chiefs have more turnovers per game at the rate of 1.12 compared to Bears’ 1.88 turnovers per game

Team Injuries

The Chicago Bears are going to miss linebacker Javin White this week due to a knee injury.

Out with a knee injury as well is Kansas Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu.

Trends

Chicago Bears

Over the past six games, Chicago has performed well against the spread with a 5-1 record. Moreover, in its last 6 games, total has gone OVER 4 times. Chicago has also been rolling straight up (SU), winning 5 of the last 6 games. However, they have had a hard time against Kansas City, having only covered once in 3 out of their last 10 matchups (3-10). Additionally, over the period preceding October 2023, on road matches versus Kansas City it has gone UNDER 4 out of 5 times. In terms of AFC matchups too, it has gone OVER in 14 out of 17 times while recording only 3 victories among their previous nine against AFC West teams. In particular notably sharp is August for Chicago who covered in 8 out 9 matches held during this month.

Kansas Chiefs

Recently, Kansas City has been rather successful versus the spread, having covered it in 6 out of its last 8 games. Straight up, the Chiefs have not done badly either by winning 6 out those 8 match-ups. Defensively they have gone UNDER for 13 out of last 19 games and this trend is maintained in matches against Chicago, whereby for the last 13 meetings, 10 times have resulted in UNDER scores. At home Kansas City Records low totals, with UNDER marks recorded in 8 out of its last 10 games; moreover, 4 out of its last 5 times it was hosting Chicago matches also went UNDER. Against NFC teams, the Chiefs managed to cover the spread only on 12 occasions from their last 17 encounters but when playing against those from North indeed they’ve been poor as it had gone 3-6 ATS within its nine prior ones. By the way, Thursdays have treated Kansas City better compared to other days doing them good for 7 occasions with perhaps a share being that they won 4 home Thursday matches before.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Kansas City Chiefs hold a better overall record of 5-3 compared to Chicago Bears’ 3-5 . On offense, they have been more effective in areas like points scored per game, rushing yards per game and passing yards per game. When it comes to defense, Kansas City has proven it can keep scores down, especially when hosting games at home. Kansas will win this match.

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